Use of state of the art techniques in clinical trials, epidemiologic analytic strategies, in-vivo and in-vitro experimental models and settings including genetically modified mouse models using cell and molecular biological methods.

It is strongly advised that applicants committed to a career in academic medicine spend a minimum of two years in research training.

Availability of a third year of fellowship devoted to research is dependent upon the motivation of the applicant, the productivity of that individual during the previous year, and the availability of funding.